Metal Fabrication and Welding Technician

RTX•Tucson, AZ

7d•$53,100 - $100,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Metal Fabrication and Welding Technician is responsible for executing a variety of mechanical fabrication efforts at an exceptional level, while collaborating in an integrated team environment with fellow support technicians, engineers, and internal and external engineering customers. Primary responsibilities include welding and fabricating premium quality parts and assemblies from metal. Report to the Mechanical Prototyping and Fabrication Section Lead within the Engineering Prototyping and Fabrication department (the Bike Shop).

Requirements

Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience welding MIG, and TIG.
A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience with press breaks, rollers, sheet metal forming tools.
A minimum of six (6) years of interpreting mechanical blueprints / technical drawings with the ability to fabricate the requested parts.
Experience inspecting fabricated parts using standard precision measuring instruments to ensure tolerances are met.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Basic experience in the development and manipulation of computer-generated 3D models in Creo, or similar CAD system.
Computer experience – Windows, MS Office products.

Responsibilities

Metal fabrication of critical prototype, aerospace parts and test assemblies using various types of metal fabrication tools.
Use of general machine shop tools and support equipment including the use of typical dimensional measuring tools.
Work with basic sketches and underdeveloped drawing packages as well as model renderings.
Responsible for all aspects of fabrication including part/machine setup, safe equipment operation, part inspection, managing their workload, supporting customers’ schedules, delegating, and coordinating work when required.
Work in a multi-program-controlled area.